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Describe A Time When You Helped A Child: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When it was?
  • How you helped him/her?
  • Why you helped him/her?
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Cue 1:When it was?

  • Begin by mentioning the specific time and place when this event occurred.
  • Provide some context about the situation, such as the child's age or the setting.

Example

It was during the summer holidays last year, in my neighborhood park. I often go there to relax, and on that day, I noticed a little girl, around six years old, sitting alone on a swing, looking upset.

Cue 2:How you helped him/her?

  • Describe the actions you took to help the child, focusing on your approach and interaction.
  • Mention any specific activities or conversations that took place.

Example

I approached her gently and asked what was wrong. She told me she had lost her favorite toy. I offered to help her look for it. We searched around the park together, and I encouraged her to think about where she last played with it. After a while, we found the toy under a bench, and her face lit up with joy.

Cue 3:Why you helped him/her?

  • Explain your motivation for helping the child, emphasizing empathy and kindness.
  • Share any personal experiences or values that influenced your decision.

Example

I helped her because I remembered how I felt when I lost something important as a child. I believe it’s essential to support others, especially children, when they are upset. Seeing her smile again made me feel happy and fulfilled.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, helping that little girl was a rewarding experience. It reminded me of the importance of kindness and community. Small acts of support can make a big difference in someone’s day, especially for children who may feel vulnerable.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the event to engage the listener and demonstrate your speaking ability.

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    Include specific dates, locations, and actions to create a vivid picture of the experience.

    2: Lack of Emotion

    Failing to express your feelings can make your story less impactful. Sharing emotions helps to connect with the examiner and makes your response more memorable.

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    Describe how you felt during the experience and why it was meaningful to you.

    Ignoring the Cues

    Not addressing all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to guide your response and ensure you cover all important aspects.

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    Make sure to answer all the cues: when it was, how you helped, and why you helped.

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    Band 6

    One day while I walk along a street I saw a kid crying. Because of that I moved towards her and asked about the reason. So she told me that she lost her one and only penny on the grounds. Because of that I tried to make her calm and tried to maintain contact with her in that situation. Since she lost it I wasn't able to find it for her. But I gave a penny and a note from my side. So she was over the moon when I gave it to her. Suddenly she run towards the shop and buy some of the products she was always dreaming of. At that time I also feel I was on cloud nine when I see her full of mean attitude after I share that amount. However I personally feel that it's an amazing opportunity for me to help a child like her who are from an underprivileged family. From that time I was meeting her and able to talk to her. Also provide something she need and it was an amazing experience and I understand the authenticity of that girl after talking to her.

    Band 6

    I have a nephew who is three years old and every now and then I take him to the park for refreshment. The kid has to walk around the park so that he will get his physical activity done. He is just a kid, he doesn't know how the world works. By mistake he kicked a dog and the owner was not particularly very happy about that incident and he kind of went on to hit my nephew. I am not a person who would stand back and see my nephew get hurt and even the dog owner was not asking for a fight and eventually I gave him a war. I had to stand for my nephew. I don't know if I would have done this if other kid was in that place. Even the consequences and the situation that happened, I thought I wanted to stand by my nephew and tell him that nothing in this world could hurt him and the relationship got better after that incident. He kind of started liking me and adoring me more. Like people say, everything happens for a reason. That incident took a toll on his mental health and eventually he started to become more decent and that's it.

    Band 6

    It was a month ago, I helped a child who is in my neighborhood. I helped him in his exam preparation. A month ago, one day his parents came to me and said that their son was facing struggle while practicing Maths and Maths sums. So they asked me to help in his preparation. He was in the 10th standard. So I helped him and explained some complex sums. Every chapter I gave a brief explanation. And also I made him learn all formulas. Finally he gave the exam. At last he received the results. He scored well in that exam. He thanked me and his parents also thanked me.

    Band 6

    I enjoy helping others because I am the kind of person who doesn't like to ignore someone in need. I would like to talk about a time when I had a child that was my cousin Ansh. He was about seven years old. After few months ago, he got a drawing painting from their school in addition. Ansh was very confused about painting and he asked me, Didi, I don't know how to draw painting carefully. But I told him, don't worry, I can help you regarding drawing, draw painting. And I help him to draw painting and after one day when he was going to school and after coming school, he asked, he said me, I won the prize in painting and he thanks for me. He thanks to me and he's very lovely cousin.

    Band 6

    I have taken care of my niece whose name is Niyati. She is a cute little girl who is now three years old, but I took care of her last summer when she was around two years old. My sister had some work outside the house and she wanted me to take care of Niyati for four to five hours. I looked after her from morning to evening. We did a lot of activities together and believe me, it was a fantastic day of my life. It was one of the fantastic days of my life. We played a lot of games. We also did some dance where I lifted her and we were teasing each other all the time. I prepared her some baby food as well, which she said, which she now says that was very delicious and misses it a lot. Moreover, I also got some time to teach her some alphabets. So I started teaching her like A for apple, B for bat and so on. I think I really enjoyed those moments. Me and my niece were jubilant at that day. My sister was very thankful to me that I was able to give her some time off from the routine and she was able to finish her tasks on that day. And hence that was

    Band 6

    I encountered a child begging on the road and I immediately stopped and spoke to the child. After speaking to child and their parents, I took the opportunity to tell them the value of the education and how it can improve their child's life. So once I spoke to them, I also started telling them regarding the shelter homes. I called to the New York police station. Once I got the information, I have taken them to one of the shelter homes and provided them with the shelter. Soon the following day, I have taken the child to nearby government school. I enrolled her for a nursery admission and helped her with everything whatever she needs. I also gave the amount to shop for the groceries. Soon as this completed, I also spoke to the NGO and made a way where the mother could earn and they have given the opportunity to teach her the free tailoring class and she was able to learn. After a month, she started earning her own amount and that could be helpful for child as well as mother. So here I thought how important is education to the child and also it can improve their life from poverty. This both the child and mother, I really felt very bad in the beginning but right now if I see them, I keep visiting them once in a month. I feel very happy for the change which I have made in their life.

    Band 5-6

    Well, I will remember one incident. During my practice in clinic, one couple came with their kid, which was unable to breathe and its heavily nose bleeding was there and they came directly to clinic with some issue. So they asked me to please check whether our child have some issue or not. But when I examined the child, the cotton which were used for pillows, it was stuck in both nose and its been since one week, it was obstructed there but still the parents were didn't know about it. So they are, that the moment when I help the child, because its my part of duty and with the help of artery forceps, I removed that obstruction of cotton and make the child breathe clearly. That time they thanked me lot and I although they are panning but I convinced them like always be careful regarding the child care when it comes to their nourishing and to look after them. So that's the incident.

    Band 5-6

    This wonderful experience of life. This wonderful experience of life. I give this experience, I give this experience Well, I exactly memorized this wonderful experience of my life. This experience I give in a train. When I was going to the IIT Jodhpur for summer internship. In this train, there is a child come towards me and he told me, please help me. So, I asked him, why are you helping you? He said, I am very hungry and there is no money for buying food. So, I buy food for this child. I helped this child because I was so spiritual about this child. That's why I am helping him.

    Band 5-6

    Actually, it's my 2nd year. I was acting in 1st year case. I was operating 2 hearings. I have seen myself as earlier. I was actually acting like a little kid. But, later on I was acting much better than I think. I think it's because of that constant thunder, efficiency that I need. I had to remove the mask. I don't want to hide it from you. Just like that. Thank you for watching.

    Band 5-6

    Once I visit my grandparent's house and my cousin was... ... During last summers, I went to my grandparent's house and all the cousins came there and... ...my cousin who was a young child at the time told me that he was having a test in the school tomorrow... ...and he want to practice and learn the test so that he could score well. But he was kind of facing an issue about cramming and learning the answers. So at the time, I just told him some kind of tips and the useful facts that he could use and write in the exam and test and score well. And he was kind of under the pressure because of the time was very limited that has left for him to prepare for the exam. But I helped him and he just went through that.
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